The Hidden Secret of Knowing Your Life Worth 💎

“What is my life worth?”

At Scarborough Divorce Lawyers, we hear this question a lot with clients -- this questions haunts us everyday, yet the answer is simple.

They say a picture is worth 1000 words, however, a great story can inspire 1000s of people to make one simple change — one simple change to shift their mindset — one simple change that causes a seismic shift in perception.

I recently read an inspiring story that shows a simple way of knowing your life worth, and I would like to share this story with you . . .

/* Begin Inspiring Story . . .

One day, a boy approached his father and asked, “What is my life worth?”

The father handed his son a small stone and replied, “Take this stone to the market. If anyone asks the price, raise two fingers and don’t say anything.”

The boy did as he was told and went to the market. An old woman approached him and asked, “How much is that rock? I want it for my garden.”

The boy held up two fingers, to which the woman replied, “$2? I’ll take it.”

Before she could complete the deal, the boy turned and ran home to tell his father what had happened.

His father nodded and said, “Ok, now take the stone to the museum. If anyone asks the price, raise two fingers and don’t say anything.”

The boy did as he was told and went to the museum. A man in a suit approached him and asked, “How much is that stone? I want it for my home.”

The boy held up two fingers, to which the man replied, “$200? I’ll take it.”

Before he could complete the deal, the boy turned and ran home to tell his father what had happened.

His father nodded and said, “Ok, now take the stone to the precious gem store. If the owner asks the price, raise two fingers and don’t say anything.”

The boy did as he was told and went to the stone store. The owner of the store approached him and asked, “Where did you find that rare stone? I have been looking for it my entire life. How much will you sell it for?”

The boy held up two fingers, to which the man replied, “$20,000? I’ll take it.”

But once again, before he could complete the deal, the boy turned and ran home to tell his father what had happened…

. . . End Inspiring Story */

The lesson in this story is powerful, and many who are going through a heart-wrenching divorce, though painful at the time as our human emotions get the best of us --- always remember, YOU get to choose your value.

Your worth is dynamic and changes with your environment! Just like a chameleon that adapts its colours, your self-worth can shift depending on the people and places around you.

You’ve got the power to find an environment where you shine your brightest!

Imagine being around people who lift you up, encourage you to dream big, and believe in you even when you doubt yourself. Try to seek out environments, social groups, sports team, co-workers, friends and family, where you can get the emotional support you need. And if you need more professional support, at Scarborough Divorce Lawyers, we offer Free Consultation to help you understand the process and we can also recommend professional support to help you through this tough chapter in your life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

You can choose to place yourself in environments and hang out with people who lift you, believe in you, and help you grow.
Treat yourself with kindness, learn from mistakes, and see failures as opportunities.
YOU get to pick if you’re a $20,000 rare gem or a $2 rock.
Unsure of your self-worth? Seek advice from seasoned professionals in your field.
Set boundaries, and know your future is in your hands!

Believe in yourself, and don’t settle for anything less than your true worth.

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